Pilot study of the effectiveness of the family-to-family education program

This study assessed the efficacy of the Family-to-Family Education Program, a structured 12-week program developed by the National Alliance for the Me ntally Ill, A total of 37 family members who participated in the program we re evaluated by an independent research team of trained family member asses sors at baseline, after completing the program, and six months after progra m completion. After completing the program, the participants demonstrated s ignificantly greater family, community, and set-vice system empowerment and reduced displeasure and worry about the family member who had a mental ill ness. These benefits were sustained at six months.